Subscription terms & conditions template
A plain-English starting point for your subscription T&Cs — the sections most publishers need. Customise it to your business.
This template is a starting point, not legal advice. Subscription terms are legally binding and vary by country and business — have a qualified solicitor review yours before you publish them.
How to use this template
- Replace every {{placeholder}}, delete anything that doesn't apply, and add clauses specific to your service. Then have it reviewed by a legal professional.
The template
Highlighted {{placeholders}} are the bits to replace with your own details.
About these terms
These terms govern your subscription to {{Publication}} ("we", "us"), operated by {{Legal entity name}}, {{registered address}}. By subscribing you agree to them.
Your subscription
A subscription gives you access to {{what's included}}. Plans and prices are shown at {{pricing page URL}}. We may add, change or remove features from time to time.
Payment, billing & renewals
Subscriptions are billed {{monthly/annually}} in advance via {{payment provider, e.g. Stripe}}. Unless cancelled, your subscription renews automatically at the end of each billing period at the then-current price. We'll give you at least {{notice period}} notice of any price change before it applies to you.
Free trials
If you take a free trial, we'll tell you when it ends and what you'll be charged. Unless you cancel before the trial ends, it converts to a paid subscription at {{price}}.
Cancellation & refunds
You can cancel any time from {{account settings}}; cancellation takes effect at the end of your current billing period and you keep access until then. {{State your refund policy — e.g. "We don't offer refunds for partial periods except where required by law."}} Your statutory rights are not affected.
Access & acceptable use
Your subscription is for your personal, non-commercial use unless you hold a team/organisation plan. Don't share your login or republish our content without permission.Changes to these terms
We may update these terms; we'll post the current version at {{terms URL}} and notify you of material changes.
Liability
{{Standard limitation-of-liability wording — to be provided/reviewed by your solicitor.}}Governing law
These terms are governed by the laws of {{jurisdiction, e.g. England and Wales}}.
Contact
Questions? Contact us at {{support email}}.
Tips that make this work
- Keep a public 'last updated' date on your live terms.
- Link your terms from checkout and your pricing page.
- Auto-renewal and price-change notice rules are regulated in many markets — this is exactly what to get reviewed.
Related
This template is a starting point, not legal advice. Subscription terms are legally binding and vary by country and business — have a qualified solicitor review yours before you publish them.